編
Compilation
Meanings
Compilation, Knit, Plait, Braid, Twist, Editing, Completed Poem, Part Of A Book
On'yomi
へん
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
あ.む、 -あ.み
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
編 is written in 15 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
編 (Compilation) is taught on WaniKani at level 31 and appears in the JLPT N2 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 5 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #591 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 15 strokes.
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